Learn more about the book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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